MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

     As my family and I sit around the living room relaxing, watching movies, and waiting for a couple of pies to finish baking, I wanted to wish all my friends, followers and loved ones a very Merry Christmas! My kids are enjoying their new gadgets, my dogs are exhausted from playing with their new toys and I'm loving my new iPad 2! My kids are teaching me how to download free games and apps. I keep hearing about Face Time on this device, so this should be interesting. We enjoyed a wonderful meal and my husband made an AMAZING standing rib roast. Here he is below is in his element:

I'm thankful he is a great chef in the kitchen, or we would all starve. Okay, I'm kidding - I can cook some, but my skills are no match for his culinary expertise. I made my signature green bean casserole and candied yams which turned out better than I hoped. Just when we think we cannot fit another morsel of food or cookie in us, we are anxiously awaiting the timer to go off on the oven so we feed on some pie. After all this eating, I'm off to the game room with my son to do some cardio on his new Just Dance 3 and Michael Jackson's Experience games on the Wii - Lord knows I'll need it.
     I also wanted to use this time to reflect on memories of those who are not able to join us here on Earth for this special holiday but we know they are with us in spirit. My heart goes out to those serving in the military, here and overseas, and their families. 
     I hope everyone enjoys their time with loved ones today. I'm finishing up a couple of chapters to post later this week. Take care!